Chips Cheese & Gravy – Beer Pairing

Forget the wine, BEER is where it’s at when it comes to pairing with food, and with the number of styles available to us now, there’s pretty much a beer to go with any meal.

So what should you be drinking with your CC&G?

We’ve narrowed down the options to three beer styles…

First up we’d go for an American style IPA. Big hop flavours with a citrus kick will bring that cheddar cheese tang to the fore, this will work even better if you use a mature cheddar.

The carbonation of the beer will cleanse the palate after your thick chippy style gravy, leaving you ready for the next mouthful.

Alternatively, you could go for a stout. A stout is another beer that goes well with cheese, but the roasty malts used in a stout will complement a rich gravy too and move your humble CC&G to a whole new level.

And finally, if your feeling a little brave, track down a Belgian Quadrupel. This is a big Belgian beer, normally around 9%-13% ABV. This could potentially overpower your CC&G, but if you ramp up the thickness of your gravy and maybe choose a stronger, more vintage cheese, this will work wonders.

With such a big beer you’ll probably have some leftover, so grab yourself a chocolate or caramel dessert and enjoy it with the rest of the beer.